Meet Hoxie Rae—New York’s indie soul firestorm channeling Ma Rainey’s grit, Etta James’ fire, and Sharon Jones’ swagger into pure, unfiltered magic. She chose her name “Hoxie” to honor her steel-willed grandmother who became her rock, and “Rae” from her childhood nickname. From a note from an unknown admirer that…
Meet Hoxie Rae—New York’s indie soul firestorm channeling Ma Rainey’s grit, Etta James’ fire, and Sharon Jones’ swagger into pure, unfiltered magic. She chose her name “Hoxie” to honor her steel-willed grandmother who became her rock, and “Rae” from her childhood nickname. From a note from an unknown admirer that…
Ever wonder how the song Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye came about. That story is now available on this podcast from The Trout Show.
Dive into the wild, improbable story of “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” by Steam, a 1969 B-side that stumbled into #1 glory. Join us as we unravel how a throwaway studio jam, recorded in one night by a fake band, became a million-selling chart-topper and a timeless sports…
Marcus Hummon is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, playwright, and author whose illustrious career has left an indelible mark on country music and beyond. Born on December 28, 1960, as the son of a career diplomat, Hummon's early years were a global odyssey, taking him from Italy and Africa to…
Marcus Hummon, one of the best-known Country Music Grammy winning songwriter and performer, exclusive interview now available on YouTube and Podcast. Check out it www.TheTroutShow.com
Marcus Hummon is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, playwright, and author whose illustrious career has left an indelible mark on country music and beyond. Born on December 28, 1960, as the son of a career diplomat, Hummon's early years were a global odyssey, taking him from Italy and Africa to…
Ever wonder why the kings of hard rock called themselves Deep Purple? Spoiler: It's not the color—it's a sassy 1963 chart-topper by sax-wielding Nino Tempo & whisper-queen April Stevens! This podcast spills the tea on the song's wild ride: from big band roots to a flubbed demo that became a…
In the electric haze of New York City, where dreams clash like subway cars at rush hour, Nikita Lev emerged—a force of indie-rock grace wrapped in folk's raw whisper. Born and raised amid the skyscrapers, she was weaned on chamber strings and '90s band riffs, picking up flute and piano…
In the electric haze of New York City, where dreams clash like subway cars at rush hour, Nikita Lev emerged—a force of indie-rock grace wrapped in folk's raw whisper. Born and raised amid the skyscrapers, she was weaned on chamber strings and '90s band riffs, picking up flute and piano…
Buckle up for a sizzling The Trout Show update! In this quick 2-minute ride, we tease our exclusive interview with Jason Michael Carroll, the soulful voice behind “Alyssa Lies,” sharing raw stories of his Marine roots and epic comeback. Plus, get a sneak peek at two rising stars from New…
Get ready for an unforgettable sit-down with country music’s soul-stirring storyteller, Jason Michael Carroll, on The Trout Show! From his days as a U.S. Marine to crafting the heart-wrenching No. 5 hit “Alyssa Lies,” Jason’s journey is as raw as his baritone voice. In this exclusive interview, he spills the…
Get ready for an unforgettable sit-down with country music’s soul-stirring storyteller, Jason Michael Carroll, on The Trout Show! From his days as a U.S. Marine to crafting the heart-wrenching No. 5 hit “Alyssa Lies,” Jason’s journey is as raw as his baritone voice. In this exclusive interview, he spills the…
Rhys John Stygal is a remarkably talented young guitarist from London, UK, widely hailed as a blues sensation and often dubbed "the next Stevie Ray Vaughan" for his uncanny emulation of SRV's searing tone, phrasing, and fretboard command. At just 17 years old (born February 27, 2008), Rhys has rapidly…
Rhys John Stygal is a remarkably talented young guitarist from London, UK, widely hailed as a blues sensation and often dubbed "the next Stevie Ray Vaughan" for his uncanny emulation of SRV's searing tone, phrasing, and fretboard command. At just 17 years old (born February 27, 2008), Rhys has rapidly…
The Trout was honored to an exclusive interview with Frank Hannon, legendary former lead guitarist and co-founder of Tesla, known for iconic rock anthems like 'Love Song.' Frank’s just released his solo instrumental album, Reflections, on September 12, 2025. After a year of personal loss, he rediscovered his passion for…
The Trout was honored to an exclusive interview with Frank Hannon, legendary former lead guitarist and co-founder of Tesla, known for iconic rock anthems like 'Love Song.' Frank’s just released his solo instrumental album, Reflections, on September 12, 2025. After a year of personal loss, he rediscovered his passion for…
Coming up my exclusive interview with Frank Hannon, lead guitarist for Tesla, where he talks about his new solo album "Reflections". Story about the iconic Stones song "Gimme Shelter" and a 17-year-old great guitarist from the UK. Now on The Trout Show.
If you're one of thousands of viewers of The Trout Show and you're over 65 years old this video is for you. The Trout focuses on what's his next steps will be to provide content for his senior fans. The Trout has interviewed hundreds of musicians from all over the…
Join us for a gripping episode diving into the life and legacy of Merry Clayton, the soul and gospel powerhouse behind the unforgettable vocals on the Rolling Stones' 1969 classic, "Gimme Shelter." Born on Christmas Day 1948 in New Orleans, Clayton's journey began in her father’s church, singing gospel under…
Welcome to The Trout Show! In this episode Rick Troutman aka The Trout will provide tips about how to master interviews for podcasts, YouTube and more. In this video, "Interview Like a Pro," Rick dives into the secrets to unforgettable conversations—research! Learn how digging deep into your guest’s background, turns…
Ray Dolby (January 18, 1933 – September 12, 2013) was an American engineer and inventor whose name became synonymous with pristine sound. Born in Portland, Oregon, Dolby’s fascination with audio began early, playing piano and clarinet while tinkering with sound technology as a teenager. At just 16, he joined Ampex…
Hailing from Valdosta, Georgia, and raised in Boseyour City, Louisiana, Garrett Jacobs stole hearts on American Idol Season 16 with soulful renditions like “It’s a Man’s World,” reaching the Top 14. Now 25 and based in Nashville, he’s signed with Sony Music Publishing and CAA, cementing his rising star status…
Hailing from Valdosta, Georgia, and raised in Boseyour City, Louisiana, Garrett Jacobs stole hearts on American Idol Season 16 with soulful renditions like “It’s a Man’s World,” reaching the Top 14. Now 25 and based in Nashville, he’s signed with Sony Music Publishing and CAA, cementing his rising star status…
